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Table of Contents
1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 4
2. System Requirements ............................................................................................................ 4
................................................................................... Microsoft Windows OS (XP, Vista, 7)
4
............................................................................................................ Framework 2.0 & 3.5
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3. Operation .............................................................................................................................. 5
3.1 USB Driver Installation .................................................................................................. 5
3.2 Main Screen .................................................................................................................. 5
3.3 Time to First Fix............................................................................................................. 8
3.4 NMEA .......................................................................................................................... 10
3.4.1 NMEA Message Type (supports only MTK GNSS chipset) ................................. 12
3.4.2 Fix Update Rate (supports only MTK GNSS chipset) .......................................... 12
3.4.3 Baud rate (supports only MTK GNSS chipset) .................................................... 12
3.4.4 DGPS (supports only MTK GNSS chipset)........................................................... 13
3.4.5 Datum (supports only MTK GNSS chipset) ........................................................ 13
3.4.6 CEP calculate function........................................................................................ 14
3.5 Advanced functions (MT3333 and MT3339 GPS chip supports only) ........................ 15
3.5.1 Standby Mode .................................................................................................... 16
3.5.2 Periodic Mode .................................................................................................... 17
3.5.3 AlwaysLocate Mode ........................................................................................... 18
3.5.4 EPO in Flash ........................................................................................................ 19
3.5.5 Active Interference Cancellation ........................................................................ 20
3.5.6 LOCUS ................................................................................................................. 21
3.5.7 EASY.................................................................................................................... 27
3.6 About .......................................................................................................................... 28
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1. Introduction
The GPS Viewer is a graphic user interface (GUI) to be used with GlobalTops MTK modules. This
GUI is designed to provide user to control and execute commands to the module so that the user
may use it to adjust settings for the listed features.
2. System Requirements
Microsoft Windows OS (XP, Vista, 7)
Framework 2.0 & 3.5
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3. Operation
3.1 USB Driver Installation
Before you start setting up the connection between the module and the PC, please make sure that
the proper driver is installed in your PC. If you are using GlobalTops evaluation kit, please download
the VCP driver from the following link.
From Silicon Labs Web-side (CP210x USB to UART Bridge VCP Drivers)
http://www.silabs.com/products/mcu/Pages/USBtoUARTBridgeVCPDrivers.aspx
If you are using other than GlobalTops evaluation kit, please consult their user manual to download
the appropriate driver.
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After connection is successfully established, the main screen will show values, i.e. Date, Time, and
Latitude, Longitude, Fix type and CNR. Refer to Figure 3.3.
Depends on which satellite system receiver purchased, the bars displays in color to distinguish
different satellite system. Bars in Blue color shows GPS satellite, Green for GLONASS and Beidou in
Red. Other detected satellite system that is not supported, the Viewer will show the bar in Gray.
From GPS Viewer version 1.8 onwards, satellite system bar counts are abbreviated in G for GPS; S
for SBAS; Q for QZSS; R for GLONASS; B for Beidou.
Software and firmware version are shown on the title bar at the most left top of the screen. In this
example as in Figure 3.3, the version of GPS Viewer is v1.8 and firmware version of the receiver
module is AXN_3.60_3333_13072600 8060.
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When done, click the Start button to start running TTFF tests. The test results will show on the right
side of the screen. Click on Excel button to export the result to an Excel file. Click on Clear button to
clear the result display. Refer to Figure 3.5.
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3.4 NMEA
NMEA output sentence settings could be found in NMEA tab, shown in Figure 3.6. Also you could
click Log NMEA button to record all sentences. Log is saved in a TXT format in your PC. When Log
NMEA button is clicked the button would change similar to Figure 3.7.
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3.5.6 LOCUS
LOCUS is the name given to innate logger solution.
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Size
(bytes)
UTC
(4)
Fix Type
(1)
Lat
(4)
Lon
(4)
Basic
16
Racing
20
Search
19
Saving
13
All
23
Height Speed
(2)
(2)
Track
(2)
SatNo
(1)
Checksum
(1)
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*This tool is for display only. All configurations needed to be done at firmware level (factory
level)
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3.5.7 EASY
EASY is the abbreviation of Embedded Assist System.
EASY to TTFF: EASY works as embedded software which can accelerate TTFF by predicting
satellite navigation messages from received ephemeris.
EASY to calculate: No additional computing interval for EASY task. EASY was efficiently
scheduled and computed in the free time of every second after GPS navigation solution.
To enable or disable EASY, select Enable or Disable radio button then click Set EASY button.
To check for EASY status, press Query button.
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3.6 About
To view the GPS Viewer version, go to About tab as in Figure 3.25
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